The relationship between Selena Gomez and The Weeknd evolved into a gripping narrative that briefly intrigued fans everywhere. They were both renowned for their musical prowess and distinctive styles. They were together for a long time and even inspired each other’s music.
But as the years went on, rumors regarding the status of their relationship spread. There were rumors that the couple’s demanding schedules and competing obligations were having a negative impact on their relationship. By the end of 2017, rumors began to circulate that the couple had split up. The couple, once the center of a huge fanbase and interest, became another failed relationship. Here are all the details on why the couple broke up.
How Did Selena Gomez And The Weeknd Start Dating?
The Weeknd and Selena Gomez reportedly started dating at the beginning of 2017. In January of that year, the two musicians were first seen together, igniting rumors that they were dating. Paparazzi pictures of them walking together, holding hands, and spending time in various locales served as the first official public acknowledgment of their relationship. The couple debuted as a couple on the red carpet at the 2017 Met Gala. They arrived holding hands and dressing up on a theme for the occasion. Because of their popularity and the Met Gala’s standing as a fashion-forward event, their involvement received a lot of media coverage.
The pair was often seen in public, being affectionate towards one another and they often posted each other on their media. In one of her interviews, Gomez described him as “more of a best friend than anything else.”
During this time, Abel also released a song that seemed like a dig towards Justin Bieber. Bieber made a statement to TMZ, where he stated that Selena was using The Weeknd.
Abel’s song, ‘Some Way‘, had some lyrics that fans considered to be shady toward Bieber: “I think your girl, think your girl, fell in love with me; She say my fuck and my tongue game a remedy; I just took that chick, and I know you feelin’ some way, oh yeah; She just want a nigga like me, you feelin’ some way.”
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How Did Abelena End?
After finishing her Woody Allen production, Selena Gomez returned to Los Angeles while The Weeknd resumed his tour. During this time Justin Bieber started hanging around Gomez’s house after hearing about her kidney transplant. According to reports, The Weeknd didn’t mind them hanging out.
Gomez and Bieber were seen enjoying breakfast together, attending church together, and then spending the rest of the day and night at their homes, just the two of them. A day later, Abel and Selena’s breakup was announced.
According to People, the real reason behind the split was their distance. “She and Abel have been going back and forth for a few months about their relationship,” a source close to them told the magazine. “It’s been hard with him being on tour and her shooting in New York. That wasn’t easy on them.”
Speaking about the breakup, Gomez said, “The best part [of being single]?” Gomez started. “It’s actually… you know what, though? Something that I’m really proud of is that there’s such a true friendship [between me and The Weeknd]. I truly have never experienced anything like that in my life. We ended it as best friends, and it was genuinely about encouraging and caring [for each other], and that was pretty remarkable for me.”
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